Die Geschichte meines Lebens by Helen Keller

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Author Keller, Helen, 1880-1968
Author of introduction, etc. Hollaender, Felix, 1867-1931
Contributor Macy, John Albert, 1877-1932
Contributor Sullivan, Annie, 1866-1936
Translator Seliger, Paul, 1853-1910
Uniform Title The story of my life. German
Title Die Geschichte meines Lebens
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Summary "Die Geschichte meines Lebens" by Helen Keller is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts Keller's extraordinary journey from a childhood of isolation due to her disabilities—being both deaf and blind—to her eventual triumph in learning to communicate and understand the world around her. It highlights her struggles, triumphs, and the profound impact her teacher, Anne Sullivan, had on her life. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Keller's challenging early years. She introduces herself as a vibrant child who, at just 19 months old, loses her sight and hearing due to an illness, plunging her into a silent, dark world. With limited means of communication, she describes her attempts to engage with her surroundings through gestures and signs. The narrative conveys her feelings of frustration and isolation, capturing the initial darkness of life before the arrival of Anne Sullivan, her devoted teacher, who would become instrumental in unlocking the door to language and learning for Keller. This opening portion effectively sets the tone for a profound exploration of resilience, growth, and the transformative power of education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Subject Keller, Helen, 1880-1968
Subject Deafblind women -- United States -- Biography
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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